Pearl necklace is a favorite jewelry for many ladies. Its inherent nobility and elegance will invisibly enhance the temperament of the wearer, making it look more elegant and gentle. However, many friends who have worn pearl necklaces know that pearls are very stingy and fragile jewelry, and they need good maintenance and care to keep them shiny. This requires us to be careful when storing and cleaning pearl necklaces, otherwise once the pearl is damaged, it will be difficult to recover.

Below we will elaborate on the precautions for daily maintenance of the pearl necklace from two aspects of cleaning and preservation.

After wearing pearl necklaces for a long time, due to the oil on the surface of the skin, they will absorb a lot of dust on the surface. If it is cleaned directly, the effect is not very ideal. And we only need to use a fine-handle flannelette to wipe the pearls on it carefully, and we can quickly remove the attachments on the pearl surface, making the subsequent cleaning steps easier.

Pearls are highly reactive gemstones and are particularly susceptible to external contact, so both acidic and alkaline chemicals can damage them. When we further clean the pearl necklace, we need to get a little soapy water first, and then dilute it at a ratio of 1:10. And after dilution, you can’t directly throw the pearl necklace in for washing. Instead, you should use a flannel cloth to soak in soapy water, and then repeatedly scrub the surface.

After the above two cleaning steps, the dust and grease on the surface of the pearls have been cleaned, and then we need to clean off the soapy water on their surfaces. Use distilled water or pure water, pour it into the container, then put the pearl necklace in it and scrub it gently, then change the water, and clean it, again and again, to ensure it is very clean. Then carefully wipe off the water on the surface of the pearl with a fine flannel cloth, and the whole cleaning step is completed.

The surface of pearls is porous, so sufficient air is needed for storage, and the suede jewelry box is soft and breathable, which is very suitable for storing pearl jewelry. However, when placing it, be careful not to place the metal part of the pearl necklace against the surface of the pearl, as it may cause the surface to be scratched, and the metal ions contained in it will also destroy the activity of the pearl.

If the pearl is placed in a dark environment for a long time, the luster on the surface will gradually fade, and the pearl’s body will turn yellow. If the time is too long, the pearl may shrink and deform, or cracks may appear on the surface. Therefore, every half a month we need to take out the placed pearl necklace for light and ventilation so that it can absorb light and water so that the pearlescent luster can remain.

In addition, we must also pay attention when we wear it at ordinary times. Do not wear pearl necklaces when wearing clothes with too many metal ornaments. And if you need to take a bath or cook, you must remove the pearl necklace and place it in advance to avoid damage to the pearl caused by chemicals. In short, only by doing the above, your pearl necklace can keep its pearl luster forever.

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